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Dear Internet Archive Patrons,
We need your help to make sure the Internet Archive lasts forever. On November 9, we woke up to a new administration promising radical change. This is a firm reminder that the Internet Archive must also design for change. So we set a new goal: to create a copy of our collections in the Internet Archive of Canada. This will cost millions. For us, it means keeping our cultural materials safe, private and perpetually accessible. It means preparing for a Web that may face greater restrictions. It means serving patrons when government surveillance may be on the rise. The Internet Archive is a non-profit library built on trust. Reader privacy is very important to us, so we don’t accept ads. We don’t collect your personal information. But we still need to pay for servers, staff and rent. If everyone reading this gave $50, we could end our fundraiser right now. If you find us useful, please give what you can today. Thank you.

Dear Internet Archive Patrons,
We need your help to make sure the Internet Archive lasts forever. On November 9, we woke up to a new administration promising radical change. This is a firm reminder that the Internet Archive must also design for change. So we set a new goal: to create a copy of our collections in the Internet Archive of Canada. This will cost millions. For us, it means keeping our materials safe, private and perpetually accessible. It means preparing for a Web that may face greater restrictions. It means serving patrons when government surveillance may be on the rise. The Internet Archive is a non-profit library built on trust. If everyone reading this gave $50, we could end our fundraiser right now. If you find us useful, please give today. Thank you.

Dear Internet Archive Patrons,
We need your help to make sure the Internet Archive lasts forever. On November 9, we woke up to a new administration promising radical change. This is a firm reminder that the Internet Archive must also design for change. So we set a new goal: to create a copy of our collections in the Internet Archive of Canada. This will cost millions. For us, it means keeping our materials safe, private and perpetually accessible. It means preparing for a Web that may face greater restrictions. It means serving patrons when government surveillance may be on the rise. The Internet Archive is a non-profit library built on trust. If everyone reading this gave $50, we could end our fundraiser right now. If you find us useful, please give today. Thank you.

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An episode of "Eddy Arnold Time", a music series which aired in first-run syndication. Corny, but not bad. Topics: Classic TV, Television, Country music, Popular music, Syndicated television, Eddy Arnold Time

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An episode of "Eddy Arnold Time", a music series. Not terrible...actually a lot better than I was expecting. Topics: Classic TV, Television, Country music, Popular music, Syndicated television, Eddy Arnold Time

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A television special from 1950 called "Edgar Bergen with Charlie McCarthy". Sponsored by Coca-Cola. It's a thanksgiving special. I suppose it might seem a bit corny today. But it has its moments. Topics: Classic TV, Television, Edgar Bergen, Charlie McCarthy, 1950s, Coca-Cola, Early television, Comedy,...

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Episode 260 of the popular twice-a-week British soap opera set in a hospital. Many episodes of this series are lost, with only around 227 episodes surviving out of the more than 1100 made...about 72 of the surviving episodes are on DVD as of 5 October 2012 (am I allowed to plug a commercial product I have no involvement with?). Topics: Classic TV, Television, 1950s, 50s, Fifties, Soap Opera, Drama, British

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Episode 247 of the popular twice-a-week British soap opera set in a hospital. One of the few soap operas to be given a DVD release.favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews ) Topics: Classic TV, Television, 1950s, 50s, Fifties, British, Drama

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Episode 261 of the popular British twice-a-week soap opera. In this episode, the Hospital staff have to deal with a suicidal man who faces criminal charges. (as with most 1950s British series, most episodes are lost...only 12 editions survive from 1959. In fact, the ITV franchise that produced this series, Associated Television, continued wiping some programmes into 1980!) Topics: 1950s, 50s, Fifties, Classic TV, Television, British, Soap Opera, Drama

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Rare 1949 episode of the TV series "Captain Video and His Video Rangers". The show is about a "Space Captain" and his "Video Ranger" who must the galaxy from the evil Dr. Pauli. . The show was live, which would explain the missed cues. Most episodes are presumed lost. The series was never liked by TV critics, though proved popular with children. Later seasons had improved writing. However, as corny as the show was, it did prove influential on later series....favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 16 reviews ) Topics: Captain Video, Captain Video and His Video Rangers, Camp, Low Budget, Live TV, Classic TV, DuMont...

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I don't know the exact date, but here's a delightful 1950 episode of "Howdy Doody". In this episode, Clarabelle finds out that another clown is coming to Doodyville, and is not amused! Includes one commercial for Ovaltine. They show an excerpt from a silent comedy film...what is the name of the film?favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews ) Topics: Classic TV, Television, TV, 1950s, 50s, Fifties, Kinescope, Howdy Doody, Popular

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An episode of the live television series "The Buster Keaton Show", complete with commercials for Studebaker. This is said to be the sole surviving episode of this comedy series, which aired in the Los Angeles area.favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 4 reviews ) Topics: Classic TV, Television, 1950s, 50s, Fifties, Studebaker, Buster Keaton, Comedy, Sitcom

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A 1951 episode of the Emmy-winning variety series "The Alan Young Show". This episode includes a sketch about two people who meet at their doors, and a sketch about a department store. Complete with original advertising and rare network ID (my first upload with the network ID in ages!). Not the best show you'll ever see, but quite charmingly dated.favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 2 reviews ) Topics: Classic TV, Television, 1950s, 50s, Fifties, Old, Vintage, Retro, Alan Young, Mr Ed, Mister Ed,...

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1952 episode of the TV series "The Magic Clown", which ran on NBC, and featured a clown doing magic tricks. The program was little more than a plug for the sponsor, and was done on an ultra-low budgetfavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 5 reviews ) Topics: The Magic Clown, Classic TV, Bonomo Candy, Magic Trick, Magic Tricks, 50's TV, 1950's Television,...

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This has been uploaded before, but hopefully this upload has better picture quality....if it doesn't, I promise to delete it. A 1950s panel show featuring young kids answering questions and problems sent in to the show. Yes, this is the infamous episode where a child reveals she has been given the questions in advance. There are perhaps 3 or so other surviving episodes...I'd love to see them.favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews ) Topics: Classic TV, Television, Game Show, Panel Show, NBC, 1950s, 50s, Fifties, Popular

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An interesting 1953 episode of Milton Berle's "Texaco Star Theatre" from 1953, with special guest star Gertrude Berg, playing her popular character "Molly Goldberg". Gertrude was in fact the first Jewish actress to have her own popular sitcom. This comedy-variety series aired on NBC Television Network. The picture quality is a little poor, but watchable.favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 3 reviews ) Topics: Classic TV, Television, 1950s, 1950's, 50s, 50's, Fifties, Variety, Comedy, Milton Berle, Gertrude...

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1954 episode of the Classic TV program "The Perry Como Show", with the Perry Como giving live performances of the hits of the day. As with most live TV shows of the 50's, The copyright was NOT renewed. Includes original commercials for Chesterfield cigarettes.favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 6 reviews ) Topics: The Perry Como Show, Classic TV, Perry Como, Chesterfield cigarettes, 50's TV, 1950's TV, Fifties TV

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"Super Circus" was a popular 50's kids show featuring typical acts that perform at a circus. It featured 3 clowns who added comic relief to the show. This episode contains a Trapeze act, A trainer with a Leopard, and some elephants doing tricks. Also, This episode contains the original commercials.favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 4 reviews ) Topics: Super Circus, Classic TV, Kinescope, Old Time Television, Circus, 50's TV, 1950's TV, Fifties TV,...

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A bizarre episode of "The Jimmy Durante Show" from 1955, featuring several special guests including Johnnie Ray. This rather questionable episode also includes the original unintentionally hilarious commercials for Texaco. Please forgive the slight cut-off during the ending of the show.favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews ) Topics: Classic TV, Television, 1950s, 50s, Fifties, Jimmy Durante, Johnnie Ray, Texaco

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An episode of the controversal yet popular proto-reality TV series "Queen for a Day". Much-panned by critics of the day. This is from late March 1958 based on one of the promos it contains. (note: "Queen for a Day" aired at 4PM to 4:45PM each weekday on NBC, followed by the 15-minute "Modern Romances". This 45 episode contains original commercials and promos).favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews ) Topics: Classic TV, Television, 1950s, 50s, Fifties, Queen for a Day, Game Show, Game Shows, Kinescope

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One of the few surviving episodes of "Queen for a Day", from 1960. One of the strangest shows ever to air on TV. Please note that most shows of the 60's were MUCH BETTER than this.favoritefavoritefavorite ( 22 reviews ) Topics: Classic TV, Television, 60's, 60s, 1960's, 1960s, Sixties, Camp, Campy, Plan 9 from Outer Space,...

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For a short time in 1958, The Edsel division of the Ford motor company sponsored "Wagon Train" starring Ward Bond. Here is an Edsel commercial shown at the beginning of the program. Topics: edsel, wagon train, fifties, automotive

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An episode of the early television comedy "The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show". This episode aired 12 October 1950 over the CBS Television Network. An IMDb review suggests it's the first episode of this live series. Contains original commercials for Carnation Evaporated Milk. Please forgive the somewhat poor picture quality, caused by poor source material.favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 7 reviews ) Topics: Classic TV, Television, Comedy, Sitcom, Humor, Humorous, Gracie Allen, George Burns, Bill Goodwin,...

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Last half hour of the 1948 "Presidential Election Returns" coverage. Kinescope recording begins at 11:10 a.m., Nov. 3, 1948. [...] Bill Brooks, NBC's news veepee; Al Schneider, NBC's director of television news; Bill Garden, producer-director, and all the crew, as well as the announcing and interviewing staffs of WNBT, can take well-earned bows for their efforts. [...] this NBC-Life team-up on the Truman-Dewey battle will go down in TV history as one of the medium's most successful...favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews ) Topics: Classic TV, 1940's Television, NBC, News, Kinescope, Live TV, Presidential Elections, Life, 1948

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Here is a short promotional spot, recorded in the seventies, for Empire Pictures, a company that specialized in film production as opposed to video tape. Produced by Ken Tusar.favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews ) Topic: empire pictures commercial